The United Kingdom Pavilion is a British-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within

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. The pavilion represents the four

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and

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. It is located between the

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pavilions.

Layout

The United Kingdom Pavilion, designed to look like a stereotypical British village, has English gardens including a hedge maze and a band stand. The shops sell British items such as tea, biscuits, toys, clothing, sports apparel and Beatles merchandise. A set of iconic Gilbert-Scott telephone boxes line a rose garden near the pavilion's restrooms, and often there is a direct connection on these phones to a similar box in the

pavilion nearby. A band called the British Revolution perform

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music

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s from acts such as the Police,

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, Blur, and

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. A comedic group, known as the World Showcase Players, used to perform humorous and interactive versions of "King Arthur and the Holy Grail" and "Romeo and Juliet" (renamed "Romeo and Edna"). At the 2019 D23 Expo, an expansion to the Pavilion based on ''

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'' films and books was announced, with a new neighborhood based on Cherry Tree Lane serving as the façade for a Mary Poppins dark ride. However, in 2023, the concept art and plans for the attraction were leaked on a former Imagineer's portfolio indicating the attraction would be an indoor teacups experience taking design cues from '' Mary Poppins Returns''.

Attractions and services

Current Attractions

* DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (2022-Present)

Upcoming Attractions

* Unnamed

teacups attraction (TBD)

Former Attractions

* Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure (2009 - 2012) *Agent P's World Showcase Adventure (2012 - 2020)

Dining

*Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room houses both a British-style pub, serving British (and some European and domestic) brews, and a dining room that is both indoor and outdoor. There is a piano player indoors, and outdoors the

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show IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth can be viewed. Dishes offered include scotch egg, shepherd's pie, corned beef and fish and chips. For dessert, the Rose & Crown offers Jaffa Cakes, banoffee pie, and rhubarb tart. Beers and ciders offered at the pub include (from Britain and

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). The pub also offers a number of cocktails and blends. * Yorkshire County Fish Shop A quick-service fish and chip counter restaurant serving only fish, chips, and shortbread. Drinks, including Bass Ale and Harp Lager, are available. Seating is outdoors only.

Shopping

* The Toy Soldier Sells toys and memorabilia usually associated with the UK, such as:

, Paddington Bear, '' Doctor Who'', '' Sherlock'', Winnie the Pooh and

. There are also traditional wooden toys as well as Disney merchandise. * The Crown and Crest Sells Keep Calm and Carry On merchandise, including, books, shirts, cups, and mugs. * HRC The Historical Research Center sells coats-of-arms, swords, and other merchandise and lets you look at the history of your last name. * Sportsman's Shoppe Sells football team apparel from various teams, and books. This shop also sells Guinness merchandise. * The Tea Caddy Sells Twinings tea, teacups, teapots, and British confectionery * UK Cart Sells Walt Disney World trading pins,

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s, Minnie and Mickey Mouse plush toys, shot glasses, and UK shirts.

Entertainment

* British Revolution - band playing

music from the 1960s through 1990s

Former

* The Hat Lady - piano player in the Rose & Crown * World Showcase Players - roving comedy show- CLOSED 2014

Meet Disney characters from the films

Throughout the day, characters from British-based Disney features appear such as *

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and the Mad Hatter * '' Winnie the Pooh'' and '' Friends'' * Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell * Merida

Gallery

File:Epcotuk.jpg, Miniature replica of Hampton Court Palace in Greater London File:Epcotuk3.jpg, Replica of streets in a traditional English village File:Epcotuk4.jpg, Replica of streets in a traditional English village File:Epcotuk2.jpg, Replica of gardens in a traditional English town File:EpcotUKBuliding.JPG

References

External links

Walt Disney World Resort - United Kingdom Pavilion

Walt Disney World Resort - Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room

Walt Disney World Resort - British Revolution
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